Don was born on April 16, 1950, in Greene County, Tenn., to Olen and Ruth Morrison, now deceased. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Sam.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; stepdaughter, Carrie Clark and husband, Jason; grandchildren, Zak, Kyndall and Casyn; lifelong friends, James Powers, Ernie Riddle and the Oak Ridge High School Football Alumni “Bankers.”

A 1968 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Don played football and still holds a record for Longest Pass Reception of 75 yards in 1967. Following high school, he attended Carson-Newman College. Prior to his retirement, Don was employed as a manager at Riddle Drugs.

Don was a proud alumnus of the Boys Club of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Football Boosters. He enjoyed fishing, a good game of golf and belly laughs with his buddies. Usually the subject of many wild stories, “Big Don” loved talking to family and friends about the good old days. More recently, you could find Don at home enjoying the company of his family and his faithful companion, Salt.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge or the Oak Ridge Wildcat Football Boosters.

Jackson Funeral Services in Oliver Springs is handling the arrangements for a private memorial.

We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family at jacksonfuneralservices.com.